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With the exception of local and craft beers, most U.S. beers are filtered to remove yeast, or render yeast inactive by heat. This is done to extend the shelf life of the beer. Beer that is not filtered/pasteurized is typically called cask ale.These brewers use isinglass as a fining agent to clear 'live' beers (those not pasteurised) of haze. The beer is then 'racked' to leave the yeast sediment behind.

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